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The Liberal Democratic Party presidential election candidates in Nagoya on Friday
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
On defense and foreign policy, LDP candidates largely align — except where they don’t
By Jesse Johnson
From nuanced differences in how to bolster Japan’s defenses to the importance of relations with the U.S., each candidate’s views could result in significantly different policies.
The Liberal Democratic Party presidential election candidates in Nagoya on Friday
Data storage tapes at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center facility in Berkeley, California. Data centers consume massive amounts of electricity and water, and that will only rise as generative artificial intelligence takes off in earnest.
ENVIRONMENT / Energy / OUR PLANET
Japan faces fresh energy challenge as it seeks to expand power-hungry data centers
By Eric Margolis
The growth could have major effects on both Japan’s standing in the fight against climate change and its industrial competitiveness on the world stage.
The internal affairs ministry in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward
JAPAN
People warned of census-related fraud as survey begins
The census aims to cover everyone living in Japan, regardless of nationality, in order to compile up-to-date statistics on the country's population.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks at the Prime Minister's Office on Sept. 1 during an anti-disaster drill simulating an earthquake in the Nankai Trough.
JAPAN
Japanese team detect gradual seafloor caving near Nankai Trough
Long-term observations at multiple sites could aid in assessing the risk of major earthquakes and tsunamis.
Growing families are being priced out of Tokyo’s condo market, forced to choose between downtown convenience and suburban space.
JAPAN / Society / Longform
Is living in central Tokyo still affordable?
By Alex K.T. Martin
Soaring property costs, foreign investment and scarce supply are reshaping who can afford to live in central Tokyo.
Growing families are being priced out of Tokyo’s condo market, forced to choose between downtown convenience and suburban space.

JAPAN

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung
Ishiba and Lee to discuss future of Tokyo-Seoul 'shuttle diplomacy'
The Japanese Prime Minister wants to ensure that Japan and South Korea maintain stable relations even after he steps down.
An empty street is seen in the abandoned town of Okuma, in Fukushima Prefecture, during a temporary return visit by evacuees in February 2012.
Ukrainian YouTuber arrested in Japan over Fukushima livestream
The arrest is the latest in a string of incidents involving fame-seeking foreign nationals behaving badly in the country.
Crowdfunding-style hometown donations gain traction in Japan
Osaka Expo visitors exceed break-even point
Japanese conductor Yoneda wins French competition
Japan and South Korea hold cultural exchange event in Tokyo

BUSINESS

People take photos of Sanrio characters at an event organized by a transportation and real estate firm in the city of Okayama in July. Hello Kitty celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, while My Melody reached its 50th anniversary this year.
Oshikatsu consumption grows in Japan, buoying related stocks
According to research company Intage, 35.1% of 5,000 people said they support certain characters or celebrities, and this proportion was higher among younger respondents.
The average salary for men was ¥5.87 million, up 3.2%, and that of women was ¥3.33 million, up 5.5%, both marking record highs.
Japan private-sector pay hits record in 2024
The average grew for the fourth consecutive year. The pace of increase exceeded 3% for the first time in 33 years.
U.K. draws Japan property investors eyeing hedge on U.S. turmoil
By Natasha Voase
BYD brings price war to Japan in bid to win over customers
By Emi Tanimoto
Japanese power and city gas suppliers to raise rates next month
Trump mulls tariffs on foreign electronics based on number of chips

WORLD

A banner stating, "If they commit any acts of evil, they will definitely get a harder blow back," is displayed in Tehran in April.
'Snapback' sends West back to the drawing board on Iran's nuclear program
By Parisa Hafezi, John Irish and Francois Murphy
Despite a last-minute rush of diplomatic activity at the U.N., Iran has done little to stop the sanctions from going back into effect.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses pro-Palestinian demonstrators, through a translator, at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza outside United Nations headquarters, during the U.N. General Assembly in New York City on Friday.
Colombian leader’s call to defy Trump amplifies rifts in region
Trump’s confrontational approach to Latin America, which is still scarred by U.S. interventions before and during the Cold War, will be tested in a string of upcoming elections.
'Clog the toilet' trolls hit Indian visa holders rushing back to U.S.
By Bill MCCARTHY and Anuj Chopra
Deep roots of rage as India's Ladakh seeks self-rule
By Parvaiz BUKHARI
U.K. sees biggest-ever migrant arrival as boats get bigger
By Ellen Milligan, Alex Wickham and Lucy White
Massive Russian drone and missile attack kills four in Kyiv

Sports

Toyota Gazoo Racing's No. 8 car competes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June.
At 31, Ryo Hirakawa continues to chase F1 dream
By Joel Tansey
The Formula One door may be slowly opening for the top endurance talent even at age 31.
Europe holds off surging U.S. on final day to capture Ryder Cup
Dodgers leave pitcher Clayton Kershaw off wild-card roster
At Fuji Speedway, WEC rides motorsports momentum to 100th race
By Joel Tansey
Emotional Marc Marquez wins seventh MotoGP world championship

Opinion

Liberal Democratic Party presidential candidates attend a debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Wednesday.
'Speed dating' — with an LDP twist
Edo Naito
It feels like one of the speed dating events that used to be on Japanese television years ago, where the candidates court prospective partners one after the other.
Donald Trump’s self-aggrandizing peacemaker hype
By Brahma Chellaney
A painful display at the United Nations
The H-1B visa reset will crush America’s college pipeline
By Andy Mukherjee
China is winning its power play for the Global South
By David Fickling

ENVIRONMENT

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses members of the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday. At a climate summit hosted by Guterres on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said his country would cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 7%-10% from its peak by 2035.
Beijing takes the lead with new climate plans amid Washington’s denial
By Valerie Volcovici and Yukun Zhang
China's reduction target marked the first time the world's biggest emitter pledged a cut in emissions, rather than just limiting their growth.
In bid to upend global energy policy, Trump denies climate change in U.N. speech
By Brian Kahn
The unexpected upside of Canada's wildfires 
By Ed White
As Japan keeps buying gas, Aboriginal Australians pay the price
By Mara Budgen
NASA scientist starts food crisis hotline with tech giant funding
By Agnieszka de Sousa

CULTURE

Yuanhui Li's illustration is one of the awardees in the student category of the American Society of Architectural Illustrators' annual award for artists.
Architecture art exhibition highlights unsung industry artists
By Zoria Petkoska
For only the second time in its 39-year history, the “Architecture in Perspective” exhibition will take place in Japan's capital.
Nodoka Okisawa is carrying the baton for Seiji Ozawa in Matsumoto
By Chiho Iuchi
‘Hero’s Island’: Okinawa-set epic is lavishly realized but lacks bite
By James Hadfield
The familiar is made surreal in ‘After the Quake’
By Mark Schilling
Finding jazz in J-pop: Patrick Bartley’s musical second language
By Ryne Hisada

LIFE

Located in the village of Kanagaso in Ishikawa Prefecture, Auberge Eaufeu is housed in a former elementary school that has been converted into a French-style inn.
Auberge Eaufeu brings French flair to a quiet village in Ishikawa
By Robbie Swinnerton
Housed in a former elementary school, the restaurant is a brilliant showcase of the creative mind of chef Shota Itoi.
Myaku-Myaku gets the Labubu treatment at the Osaka Expo
By Alyssa I. Smith
Oh, Ed(o)! Where have all the vowels gone?
By Peter Backhaus
Tokyo Game Show 2025 leans into renewal and rebirth
By Gendel Gento
With new Tokyo bar, Shingo Gokan's bartending journey comes full circle
By Melinda Joe

COMMUNITY

The Kyoto International Entrepreneur Community brings together local and global professionals from a range of industries, backgrounds and ages and collaborates with government-sponsored entities and nonprofit organizations.
Stirred, not shaken: Kyoto business platform blends local and global
By Samantha Seghers
Since its launch in 2018, the Kyoto International Entrepreneur Community has amassed a diverse membership and built solid relationships with local organizations.
Linda Joyce: ‘We hope people recognize the benefits of exploring rural areas’
By Louise George Kittaka
A friendly Kai ken dog with a big heart
Tax-advantaged investments no lost cause for U.S. residents of Japan
By Gendel Gento
The journey of Peru’s Nikkei: Finding identity in Japan
By Christoph Sponsel

Editors' Picks

CULTURE
Architecture art exhibition highlights unsung industry artists
By Zoria Petkoska
Yuanhui Li's illustration is one of the awardees in the student category of the American Society of Architectural Illustrators' annual award for artists.
MORE SPORTS
Can Japan crack the China code in table tennis?
By Mai Yoshikawa
Tomokazu Harimoto waits for China's Wang Chuqin to serve during the men's singles final at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2025 tournament on Aug. 11.
LIFE
Auberge Eaufeu brings French flair to a quiet village in Ishikawa
By Robbie Swinnerton
Located in the village of Kanagaso in Ishikawa Prefecture, Auberge Eaufeu is housed in a former elementary school that has been converted into a French-style inn.
JAPAN
Taiwan showcases chipmaking prowess as a private exhibitor at Osaka Expo
By Tomoko Otake
Visitors wait in line to enter the Tech World pavilion at the Osaka Expo on Thursday.
LIFE
Tokyo retains Michelin crown with 160 starred restaurants for 2026
By Weiwen Lin
Tokyo's current crop of three-Michelin-starred establishments includes six Japanese restaurants, five specializing in French cuisine and one that does Chinese cuisine.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Growing families are being priced out of Tokyo’s condo market, forced to choose between downtown convenience and suburban space.
Is living in central Tokyo still affordable?
By Alex K.T. Martin

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A newspaper headline in Japanese about a possible Nankai Trough earthquake. In a report issued Friday, the government's Earthquake Research Committee widened the probability range for a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake occurring off the country's Pacific coast within the next 30 years from "around 80%" to 60% to 94.5% or higher.
JAPAN
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JAPAN
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BUSINESS
Japan private-sector pay hits record in 2024
The average salary for men was ¥5.87 million, up 3.2%, and that of women was ¥3.33 million, up 5.5%, both marking record highs.
LIFE
Tokyo retains Michelin crown with 160 starred restaurants for 2026
By Weiwen Lin
Tokyo's current crop of three-Michelin-starred establishments includes six Japanese restaurants, five specializing in French cuisine and one that does Chinese cuisine.